diaphragm | BabelNet

ENdiaphragmNoun

A mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

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(anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

midriffthoracic diaphragm

A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix

pessarycontraceptive diaphragm

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Electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves

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A device that controls amount of light admitted

aperture

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In mechanics, a diaphragm is a sheet of a semi-flexible material anchored at its periphery and most often round in shape.

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In structural engineering, a diaphragm is a structural element that transmits lateral loads to the vertical resisting elements of a structure.

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ENdiaphragmVerb

To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.

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To act as a diaphragm, for example by vibrating.

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